[DeTomaso] Rear deck lid latch for a flat deck lid

[Robert Pink]

Thanks to both Mikes . Looks like a plan

Rob

On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, wrote:

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> In a message dated 6/24/13 18 32 22, robpink2012 at gmail.com<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'robpink2012 at gmail.com');>writes:
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> Does anyone know a source for the deck lid latch (upper and lower) for a
> flat deck lid.
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> >>>The latch is the same for all cars; the catch (on the decklid) is a
> straight bar.  The very early cars used a U-shaped bar that was attached in
> a different location.
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> >The connection for upper latch on the flat deck lid is very different than
> a newer deck lid.
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> Any help would be appreciated.
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> >>>It's possible to adapt a later-style catch with 'ears' to an early
> decklid.  It requires drilling two holes and using Nutserts (Rivnuts) and
> studs.  That's the route I would suggest.
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> Mike
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